Legislation Details

File #: 26-1198    Version: 1
Type: Land Use Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/2/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/17/2026 Final action:
Title: PP26-003 - Amendment to Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places) and Title 20 (Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal Code for Compliance with State Law, City Council Directed Changes, and Code Maintenance Updates.
Attachments: 1. Memorandum
...Title
PP26-003 - Amendment to Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places) and Title 20 (Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal Code for Compliance with State Law, City Council Directed Changes, and Code Maintenance Updates.
...Recommendations
Approve an ordinance amending Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places); and various Sections of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal Code to:
(1) Amend Section 13.32.020 to revise tree removal procedures for trees located within High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and modify the definition of ‘Unsuitable tree’ to clarify its applicability to trees located within those zones;
(2) Amend Chapter 20.30 to incorporate previously omitted text to Section 20.30.100; and minor clarifying edits to Sections 20.30.280, 20.50.100, 20.55.100 and 20.75.130;
(3) Amend Chapter 20.30, Part 5, Section 20.30.500 to amend retaining wall height requirement and permitting provisions;
(4) Amend Chapter 20.30, Part 9.5, Section 20.30.860 to clarify provisions applicable to properties listed on the Historic Resource Inventory and ensure compliance with State law Assembly Bill 1061;
(5) Amend Chapter 20.30, Part 9, Section 20.30.852 and Chapter 20.80, Part 2.75, Sections 20.80.175, and 20.80.176 to align Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions with State law;
(6) Amend Chapter 20.30, Part 6, Section 20.30.630 to add vehicular gate permitting provisions;
(7) Amend Chapter 20.50, Section 20.50.100 to add note related to incidental fuel-cell power generation facilities for enumerated industrial uses;
(8) Amend Chapter 20.80, Part 5, Section 20.80.410 and 20.80.420 to modify the existing definition of ‘demolition’ and clarify applicability to historic resources;
(9) Amend Chapter 20.100, Section 20.100.220 to reformat table;
(10) Amend Chapter 20.100, Section 20.100.630 to reinsert previous finding for Site Development permit;
(11) Amend Chapter 20.120, Section 20.120.060 to increase noticing period from ...

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